Dorothy Lane Market -- Mason, Ohio If you're looking for a grocery store that feels like Whole Foods--but better, check out Dorothy Lane Market in Mason! I stopped in today and, as always, ended up finding way more than I planned. First, you absolutely cannot leave without trying the bakery. I picked up their pecan salted caramel brownies, and these things are KILLER ( thus their name Killer Brownies) They have one of the best bakery selections I've come across, and everything looked so fresh and tempting. I also grabbed some sourdough bread and a salted soft pretzel. Their meat selection is fantastic too. We picked up some specialty brats, including Hawaiian brats with pineapple and brown sugar and Bourbon Peach brats. I also couldn't resist their gourmet blended burgers. For my wife, I grabbed the Steakhouse Burger, which is infused with provolone, A.1. sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. For myself, I went with the Philly Burger, loaded with peppers, onions, and cheese sauce. Talk about taking burgers to another level! Yes, Dorothy Lane Market is more expensive than your average grocery store, but you can really see and taste the difference in the quality. From the bakery to the specialty meats and prepared foods, this is definitely a place where you're paying for quality. If you're a foodie--or just like discovering great specialty grocery stores--Dorothy Lane Market is worth the trip. I walked in for a few things and walked out with enough food to plan several meals. Five stars from me! Another great food find in Ohio! -- Brian, from Brian's Big Bite food reviews read more

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This is a really nice market with lots of options for food. There are options to have pizza made fresh, sandwiches Kara fixed me a made to order ham sandwich with chips and a pickle. The bakery has cakes, Dubai chocolate bars and many treats to choose from. There's seating upstairs if you decide to dine there. I saw staff walking around assessing needs of the facility and helping patrons. Everyone was nice and helpful and the vibes were chill, easy shopping experience. I've been before and will definitely return again and again. This has beat out Farmer's Market for me. They have a coffee bar that makes various coffee, tea and breakfast options. Great place for groceries and meals. read more

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Okay. Take my money haha.. I am honestly incredibly impressed by Dorothy Lane Market. First of all.. I am from San Diego California and so when my friends asked me if I've been to Dorothy Lane.. I had ZERO idea what in the world they were talking about. Never heard of DLM.. so months later.. I tried one of their cakes at a baby shower and it was delicious and I was shocked on how much I loved it.. Long story short I took a deep dive in researching DLM and after understanding that they do their best in using LOCAL Ohio farmers.. I had no choice but to check it out! Anywho.. I am a grocery market type of gal and I love me a gourmet grocery store and this is probably one of the best because everything seems fresh, local, and decently priced which is amazing for any consumer in ANY class. WAYYYY better than Whole Foods.. and definitely WAYYYY better that Erewhon! I ordered a naples style pizza for $11.. thats unheard of these days especially given the quality. I also bought a croissant brulee.. delicious AF. All the staff that I encountered were so friendly. I will come back here 10000% lol.. read more

Dorothy Lane Market - Grocery Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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It's such a great addition to the town of Mason. One thing I instantly thought of while visiting them yesterday was how amazing this place will be during the summers I could see on open air patio with seating on the top left of the market. This place had such a welcoming vibe it happened to that time of the year too when everything just looks pretty and feels festive. They have a nice pizzeria and next to it was the bakery area which was full if breads, croissants, desserts and whole cakes the pricing seemed fair as computer similar grocery store. We picked up some sushi it wasn't bad for a grocery store definitely better than the regular grocery store sushi. I also picked up seafood chowder it was a nice size for $5.99 and definitely one of the best I have had. There was an eggnog and cookie tasting station this lady giving out the samples was super friendly. Overall staff was happy/friendly. The store was well staffed. I picked up a coffee on my way out which was lovely. I always feel that a nice coffee place inside a grocery store is such a win. I definitely see myself picking specialty items here more over regular items. Oh the meat section looked great. Lots of parking outside. read more

This grocery (restaurant) is a great addition to gourmet food in the northern Cincinnati area. The store has tantalizing arrays of food. The produce department, bakery and pizza kitchen are the first noticeable departments as you enter. The produce section also offers a selection of fresh ready made salads to purchase by the pound. There is a poke bar, a soup bar and deli sandwich station. The grill located adjacent to the meat counter will grill up hamburgers and fish sandwiches (btw the cod sandwich is delicious!). They offer aged steaks for sale in their dry aging area. As you enter the mid section of the store , shelves are filled with gourmet grocery items. The wine and beer department also offers wines by the glass. There is seating for eating both upstairs and downstairs. Tip: ask for the DLM seasoning on a burger or fish sandwich- it is yummy! read more

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It was fun to check out. Fellow yelpers recommended to stop in and check it out. Great selection of just about anything you could want or need in a grocery, butcher, baker, seafood, wine merchant, and flower shop all rolled into one. Service was friendly and attentive. Plenty of parking in the lot and was easy to get in and out. Inside was clean and well organized. Definitely had a high end feel to it. Looks like a neat place to shop. We were just passing through so grabbed some snacks and beverages for the trip. read more

Dorothy Lane Market - Grocery Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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This location opened recently and this was my first time checking it out! It is definitely a gourmet grocery store, with more specialty and high-end products. Their food bar featured a HUGE selection of fresh foods, from cold salads to hot meals. Everything looked delicious, albeit a bit pricey, but that is to be expected. I purchased two items from the sushi section: the Salmon Lover Roll was $15.99 and the Tuna Avocado Roll was $9.99. Some of the less visible pieces in the salmon roll were cut a lot thinner/smaller than pieces on top, but overall I am very happy with the quality of both. Each featured large chunks of fish and both were extremely fresh! Although I usually prefer salmon, next time I would actually choose the tuna one again due to how fresh and lean it was (not sinewy at all). For its quality, the price was very reasonable. I was disappointed to see that the pastry display had fruit flies in it (there is a gap between the glass doors so it is never truly "closed") because the baked goods themselves looked delicious. We got two single slices of cake which were both just okay. I probably wouldn't buy again. The pie crust on the chocolate pie was dry, but maybe it's because they were individually packaged? There is an upstairs seating area inside to lounge and relax, as well as both a ground and second floor outdoors! The weather was perfect today and we caught the sunset. Overall, I would definitely come again for the sushi and try their other ready-made food items. read more

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Have always been a DLM fan and love the fact they now have a store in Mason. While the prices are higher, the service and quality are excellent. We like to stop in and pick up specialty items like fancy bread, desserts, cheese, meat, wine etc. DLM has it all. My family had dinner at DLM last night. They have music on Monday nights. My wife had pizza. I had a ribeye sandwich, my daughters both had make your own poke bowls. People in the northern Cincinnati suburbs get to DLM and check it out. You won't regret it. They have cooking classes as well. Amy and I are looking forward to an upcoming class in July that we have booked. read more

Hard to beat This place for its meats, produce and bakery offerings. Love the beer selections too. Prices are higher but the selections are great. read more

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Amazing new, second location of Dorothy Lane Market. What an amazing experience... the store and parking were absolutely mobbed. The selection was tremendous. The pastry department, which is why I came, was huge. I also especially loved their soup (poke) bar selection. I'll certainly return. read more

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At long last, Dorothy Lane Market has graced Mason with its presence! It opened yesterday, 8/20/2025. I wasn't able to attend the opening yesterday but I snuck over there today and I was SO impressed & excited! Worth the wait! Ok, so the building is stunningly huge. Is this their largest location?? There's an upstairs with an outdoor patio that looks awesome. They also have a revolving door and 3 different entrances. Very grand. Today there was a sweet guy dressed as Charlie Chaplin (? idk why) doling out carts to people. The store layout is nice, but honestly for such a large store I wish they had made the aisles a little wider!! It's the same width as their other locations, but with so many people in there right now everything was a bit packed. Let me just get this out of the way, DLM is expensive. There's no arguing that especially when prices for the same products are higher than Whole Foods down the street. I guess this is the price we pay for shopping a local supermarket with only a few locations. What I stick to here are products made by DLM, or other local products that WF doesn't carry. At the Kettering location they have local pastas/sauces, I didn't see anything like that in Mason but maybe it's coming or doesn't exist. The produce section is beautiful. Desserts are absolutely gorgeous, with a huge variety. There's pizza I haven't tried yet, sandwiches that are too $$ to justify, a stunningly gorgeous fish department... and the sushi. When I moved back to Ohio I was worried about what sushi would be like, and DLM made me realize everything would be okay (and there are plenty of great restaurants too!!). The fish quality here is awesome. Everything in here looks photo-worthy. The aisles are a who's who list of gourmet grocery products. Nothing is lacking. The olive oil aisle is impressive and frightening. The only place that does it better is Jungle Jim's and that's only because they have more space for things. I'm so so glad that DLM is finally with us & can't wait to be there all the time... I'm a friend of Dorothy ;) read more

My daughter and I recently went to the DLM in Mason. We'd been to the one in Springboro many times and we had high expectations for this one. Wow! We certainly weren't disappointed! First, the parking lot was easy to find a spot in. Plenty of carts waiting at the entrance. This place is big! It's also clean and well-lit. A/C kept the store cool. The deli area was top notch. I ordered a grilled salmon meal with two sides for $18. Cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The staff was very friendly too. After a quick and easy checkout we rode the lift up to the dining area and enjoyed our meal. Although I would not shop here daily due to prices being a bit high, I will definitely come back often. Highly recommended. read more

Very cute little market! Seems to always be well stocked as well as offering new items. The bakery offers fresh bread and butter samples which is soooo yummy. My fav is looking for new dips for parties and get togethers. There is a fresh salad bar that is fully stocked as well as seating on the upper level read more

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This upscale grocery store has a lot of unique finds like tea towels, kitchen implements, seafood and meat the other grocers dont have. You can find essential oils, incense, duck eggs, goats milk, canned products from around the world. The things they carry are of excellent quality. They have an in house bakery for breads, cakes, etc. They have very good rotisserie chickens ×hich are also made in house. So many things you can't find at other stores. Love this place. They close at 9:00 pm which is earlier than most grocery stores, but if you're buying stuff Thames aren't in a hurry to kick you out. They are very customer friendly. read more

We are fans of DLM. We finally stopped at the new location and it's a great looking building. We were looking for something interesting to eat for Sunday dinner and my wife was interested in the Jack's Grill area. We decided to purchase the grilled 8 oz. salmon with a side of teriyaki sauce. For less than $12, I think it was a great deal. We decided to peruse the hot sides and bought garlic penne pasta, smoked chicken wings and roasted veggies. We had the option to buy more sides from many deli choices and use the available microwave oven upstairs, in the seating area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our meal was less than $23, it was very feeling. Next visit, I'm heading to the wine bar read more

Stopped in this evening to this new location for DLM. We have been here before and have yet to be disappointed. We picked up some fresh bread, cheeses, Hartley Dairy eggnog and some shortbread. You could tell the store had been heavily shopped today. Things were slightly empty in spots where they usually were not and counters such as meat, deli and bakery were heavily shopped and half full. Which is highly unusual to see in a DLM as their stores are always busy but never give you the impression that they are. Nice new store to shop in with friendly employees. The biggest drawback about this store is the parking lot. I'm not sure who designed it. Or, if there is a greater purpose in mind that has yet to be revealed. But, it's difficult to navigate and find parking in. Expect to pay a premium for most things in the store. So, it might not be your "daily shop". But, if you need it. Most likely they will have it. I'd suggest this location for anyone looking for high quality prpducts. read more

This is an upscale grocery store that is truly something special. Yes you will find higher price tags, but the quality and taste of the specialty food items is worth an occasional splurge. They make so many gourmet items in houses such as breads, pizzas, desserts, soups, and prepared heat-and-eat meals. Additionally they have the best employees and service of any grocery store I've experienced. read more

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What a nice addition to the Mason Grocery scene, this is well laid out, competitive pricing, and delicious foods. The bakery has lovely treats, produce is abundant, fresh and you can select yourself. Bananas hanging instead of bruised on a shelf, brilliant! Dry aged beef was delicious, I mean who can say no to bacon wrapped filet! Staff is friendly and everything I bought was universally a hit, at work and at home! The chicken salad in particular was very good, with nice chunks of chicken and fresh celery. read more

So I finally made it to DLM in Mason, every time I have been by the parking lot was full. Well my BFF and I came by got almost front row parking and walked in. We'll have been to 2 other DLM's and we enjoy going in for the fresh baked items, the fresh fish and the fresh prepared meals. This was the first time we seen samples to try, cheese, apple, and honey. So tasty. They also have a coffee cafe in the store. No for my thoughts on DLM, and yes I love to shop here once in a while. This is not Aldi's, nor Kroger, or even Jungle Jim's. Some things may be very reasonable in price, while others may be highly. It is kind of like an upscale Fresh Market. Again I like DLM, but I don't shop here weekly. I am sure you could, but it isn't my weekly shopping. With all that said, I have never had a bad experience nor any issues. I also love the brownies here, if you haven't had them, they are truly worth the effort and price. read more

The newest grocery store and hot bar!! This store is a dream. So many different food options. You are guaranteed to find something that you like. It is on the more expensive side but everything that I tried was delicious. They have seating outside and upstairs to eat. You can buy the food in store and then eat it their seating. The workers were very kind and kind. read more

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Since opening, DLM has been exceptional. The prepared foods, in particular, have been consistently excellent, and for the most part, the quality has justified the premium pricing. HOWEVER, over the past month or so, the quality of the fresh fruit has declined considerably across multiple visits. On one occasion, I purchased watermelon that was not merely overripe, but actually rotten. I ultimately had to contact the store manager to receive a refund. Just two days ago, I purchased the mixed fruit and encountered the same issue. The fruit was well beyond an acceptable level of freshness and, quite frankly, should never have been offered for sale. DLM commands premium prices, and historically I have been willing to pay them because the quality and attention to detail have generally warranted the expense. But premium pricing also carries a reasonable expectation of premium standards. At this price point, repeated lapses in something as fundamental as freshness are difficult to overlook. We have since returned to Whole Foods for our fruit, where the quality has been markedly better and far more consistent. I hope DLM takes a serious look at its produce quality control, because this is an otherwise excellent store. It is disappointing to see a retailer known for high standards fall short in an area where those standards should be most evident. read more

It's a bit pricey but you definitely come here for the experience. I loved seeing the meet dry-aging and the poke bowl bar is ingenious! They have so many options for hot and premade foods along with a coffee bar and salad bar. I loved seeing that they sell Young Living products. My family would go to the one is Dayton kinda like a field trip when I was younger so I have memories of it being this special place and picking out a gourmet chocolate bar. The grand opening was a blast and their fresh bread is delish! read more

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In comparison to walmart or kroger this store is overpriced but I honestly would never compare this store to either of those.. I only compare here because every other bad review seems to be a comparison to a basic grocery store. When I originally heard of this store I thought of a rich whole foods and I think it's more like whole foods and erehwon had a baby. It's expensive and yes somethings are overpriced compared to an average grocery but that's not what this is. I wouldn't come here to grocery shop I would come here to speciality shop and hit up the baked goods, smoked meats and pizza section maybe grab lunch or dinner but not my whole grocery list! They have a phenomenal salad bar - its huge and the homemade ranch is to die for! The customer service is okay nothing to clap for but I didn't find anyone rude either. read more

I've heard a lot about the store before it even opened, so we decided to stop in one day. The first thing you're greeted with is the baked goods and produce, along with the prepared food stations. Everything looked really good and relatively fresh - they even had a poke station which we thought was impressive. There was also a bar, coffee shop, wine cellar, pizza station, and more. It was a bit crowded when we went on a late Sunday afternoon, but not overly packed. All the employees were really nice and friendly, and they had piano music playing which created a nice ambiance. It's a gourmet grocery store so the prices are a little higher even for normal products, but it was worth checking out! read more

Dorothy Lane Market - Grocery Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Love this place!!! Knowledgeable employees and great selection of fresh produce, meats and cheeses. Love the pizzas!

Cool concept in a convenient location. It's a combination food hall offering ready to eat dishes and high-end boutique supermarket (think Fresh Thyme) that has a wide variety of higher-quality foods (aged meats and cheeses, bakery items, etc.). It's definitely not a place where most people will want to do their weekly shopping, but is great for a special occasion menu or treat. Prices are commensurate with the quality and exclusivity that Dorothy Lane Market aims for, so be ready for some sticker shock. Well staffed with friendly people who seem knowledgeable about their respective categories. Overall, worth checking out. read more

Any one from South West Ohio knows about DRL markets. The Killer Brownies the baked goods all the fresh meats. Not just a grocery store but an adventure. Go shopping have a adult drink enjoy some food or take it to go. But do not forget the desserts... secret message try the Laura's cookies thick iced sugar cookies... so so so good!!! read more

Always a fun adventure shopping there. Always leave with more than I had on my list. Can't beat the selection of deliciousness!! Pricy but worth it. read more

What a fun shopping experience to come to Mason! Did I spend $6 on an avocado? Yes. Was it perfect? Also yes. Not a place to penny pinch, but so fun to walk around and get some really yummy food. We found escargot in the freezer aisle, next to a nice glass encasement of large cuts of cow aging. The bakery section looks divine, the meat and seafood counters rival the coasts/international stores I've been to, and the prepared foods/salad bar is amazing. I wish I lived/worked closer to take advantage of it for an easy lunch/dinner, but will settle for my weekend romps. They do seem to have some decent coupons/personalized sale items once you join their free club--happy shopping! read more

They were quite busy each time I visited. Parking wasn't an issue for me, though I could see it becoming one when it's more crowded. It's easy to understand their popularity because there's a great variety of interesting food options all packed into one place. We tried some of their seasonal coffee drinks, which were fun but a bit on the sweet side. Expect lines on weekends, especially at the bakery section. Those lines can get hectic. Someone even cut in front of us, but it was such chaos that we didn't bother saying anything. read more

We recently shopped at DLM because it has recently opened. So much beautifully displayed food and the store is huge. It's actually fun, in my opinion, even if you didn't want to pay the premium prices. The assortment and array of everything was a vision. You can buy something to drink while you are shopping too. The open floor above is a place you can sit, relax, drink or just people watch. You must walk through each aisle to see what goodies await you. read more

Check out the beautiful holiday displays. So many unique goodies and gift ideas. Stopped in for a peppermint latte and a bagel with cream cheese. It feels so festive here. read more

On nights when we are busy or get a late start and there isn't time to prepare a dinner, Dorothy Lane is our Go-To! Don't you all rush in and take all the meat loaf dinners now! I'm telling you our secret so let's not go crazy out there. All of their prepared dinners are in white bags, in the Deli- with cooking instructions on the bag. Our go-to is the meat loaf dinner, comes with slices of meat loaf and a delicious sauce to spoon on before baking, plenty for 2 for dinner and lunch the next day....another container has 2 very LARGE scoops of well seasoned mashed potatoes- nothing bland about these bad boys! And, the meat loaf dinner includes a nice presentation of green beans almondine!. Toss them into a baking pan and bake 30 minutes Voila! DINNER IS SERVED! Price point is reasonable, $32 - Service is always great, fast checkout- especially during the week, weekends can be a bit more crowded. Containers are all dishwasher safe, which is a bonus because when I cook, I always send leftovers to a neighbor so containers always get re-used. They have a very nice bakery there if you wish to grab a dessert on your way out the door. We have tried several of their dinners: The filet mignon and the Italian chicken...ehhh- the filet left us unimpressed and the Italian chicken was bland - chicken was dry and tasteless, asparagus had a nice char on it, the quinoa was gross...All in all, our favorite remains the Meat Loaf dinner. Make you all leave us one read more

Definitely won't come back. I'm not in Mason that often but I'm pretty sure there are other options. The prices are not terrible if you compare to Whole Foods but they are certainly not better. Pretty standard fancy grocery offerings but Jungle Jim's will get you a lot farther in the out of the norm items you might want. Whole Foods has a better in store dining option. My stars really come down over the small details that make for a good experience. I ordered the soup and sandwich deal and there are UNWRITTEN exceptions to the deal. Some sandwich's on the Famous list evidently are to famous for the deal. Now we sit down to eat but if you want water, you can have it for free from the bathroom, but you will need to BUY a cup. Dude this is a land of plenty. Why make people pay for bathroom water to drink? read more

This place is a bit expensive, but it's worth every cent of it! Great meats, and vegetables but very selective in their canned and packaged dry goods read more

Dorothy Lane Market - Fantastic wines!! - Grocery Near Me - Mason, Ohio

I am obsessed with this place! I come here every time I visit Ohio and it never disappoints. This time I got an iced caramel latte and a turkey ranch BLT. Amazing. It was the day after Thanksgiving so it was pretty busy, but customers service was great. Easy to get to, clean store, and happy staff. read more

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Amazing! I picked out a cake for my friend (DLM has the best!) and gave them a little plate that said groovy. I asked if they could write Happy groovy birthday Ingrid in same colors as the plate. It was spot on ! Amazing! And they did it while I shopped! Thank you DLM bakery on Whipp Road Centerville! read more

Dorothy Lane Market - Grocery Near Me - Mason, Ohio

The best grocery store anywhere! What an amazing selection. The bakery, deli and produce departments are off the charts incredible. Highly recommend read more

Amazing selection! Fun decor. Modern shopping experience with cute theme areas. I love the poke bowl bar and sushi offerings. read more

Dorothy Lane Market - Grocery Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Amazing Quality. Beautiful Market. A bit pricey - so USE the APP! Coupons and points promotions are well worth. Meat, Bakery, Cheese and Deli items are unparalleled! And who doesn't want to shop with a glass of wine in hand! read more